Posts by Scott Rae

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at Biola University.

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• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2024

  Topics this week: Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and...

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  Cultural Update: AI video generator; designer babies are now teens; UK bans puberty blockers for children

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 13, 2024

  This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking...

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  Eye-Opening New Study on Porn

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 10, 2024

  The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings...

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  Cultural Update: IVF Mix-Up; Assisted Suicide Legislation; Faith Amid Chaos; Hunter's Pardon

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — December 06, 2024

  This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: IVF Mix-Up Drama: A heartbreaking in vitro fertilization mix-up forces two families to navigate moral,...

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  Best-selling Evangelistic Book Update

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 03, 2024

  What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus...

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  Thanksgiving and Gratitude

  with Stacy Eltiti

  Stacy Eltiti, Scott Rae — November 26, 2024

  With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we thought it fitting to do some theological and psychological reflection on gratitude. Join us for this...

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  Cultural Update: Constitutional bans on physician-assisted suicide; Teaching the Bible in public schools

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 22, 2024

  This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego, Scott & Sean discuss: West Virginia amends its constitution...

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  Pro-Child Policies

  with Katy Faust

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 19, 2024

  Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest...

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  Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2024

  Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy...

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  How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics

  with Dave Horner

  David Horner, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 12, 2024

  How should we think biblically about morality in today’s culture? What do we way to the skeptic who insists that morality is nothing more than a...

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  Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2024

  Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences....

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  Sola Scriptura

  with Ben Witherington

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 05, 2024

  What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What does it mean that the Bible is our authority for life today? How does that fit in a culture...

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  Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse. A...

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  Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 29, 2024

  This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation about the morality of IVF. Don't forget to listen to Part 1, last week, when they defined and...

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  Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 22, 2024

  Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And if so, what conditions must be met? Is it ever morally justified to freeze embryos? These are...

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  Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 18, 2024

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical...

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  Taking Persons Seriously

  with Mihretu Guta

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 15, 2024

  The most fundamental question that our polarized culture faces is this — Who should be included in the human community? And on what basis? Should...

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  Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 11, 2024

  Topics this week: Growing concerns about the rising potency and health risks of marijuana use, with increasing reports of psychosis and addiction....

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  Should Christians Support Israel?

  with Jeff Myers

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 08, 2024

  Why should Christians care about the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Why is there such a gap between Gen Z and other generations on viewing...

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  Cultural Update: College wins Title IX case; Gender Divide in Gen Z; Students can't read an entire book

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — October 04, 2024

  This week, Scott and special guest Erik Thoennes discuss: Hillsdale College wins an important Title IX court decision on religious freedom. A new...

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  Revering God

  with Thaddeus Williams

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Thaddeus Williams — October 01, 2024

  Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In...

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  Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2024

  This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises...

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  Faith for the Curious

  with Mark Matlock

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 24, 2024

  Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious,...

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  Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

  Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024

  This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity....

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  Faith & Political Engagement

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024

  How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...